Shanghai (Pudong) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) (PVG–CTU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PVG–CTU is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, China Eastern Airlines and Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación lead the route. The flight covers 1,059 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China Also: LX, NZ, OS, SC, ZH | 59 | 320, 321, 32Q, 77F | 2h30-3h30 | – | Star Alliance | LX, NZ, OS, SC, ZH |
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U, AF, EY, JL, QF | 21 | 321, 32N, 787 | 3h-3h40 | – | SkyTeam | 3U, AF, EY, JL, QF |
| EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación | 13 | 320 | 3h10-3h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chengdu (Shuangliu) from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→CTU | SHA→CTU | NTG→CTU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 28 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 292 | 135 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 15m | 2h 45m | 2h 45m |
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · CTU: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu).
The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.
PVG–CTU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to CTU
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, China Eastern Airlines and Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación. With 292 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PVG to CTU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to CTU is about 3 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,059 miles (1,704 km). There are approximately 292 weekly flights outbound and 264 return, totaling 556 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Wuhan Tianhe, Bazhong Enyang and Nanjing Lukou. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA), Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG) and Wuxi (WUX).